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The process by which an individual is made sufficiently holy to be able to stand in the presence of God. Depending on the tradition, the moment may be contemporaneous with justification or be a process that follows the moment of justification.

Wesleyan perfectionism is often compared to a Calvinist view of sanctification but this question is different. It is designed for someone familiar with Wesleyan theology to provide an explanation that ...

It seems clear to most who have read the Bible that it portrays Christians as a minority among a wicked world empire that desires nothing less than the extinction of Christ in his church. Jesus said ...

In looking at the opposite of this question posted here, I realized it seems better to raise this question in the reverse.
Assuming the doctrine of original sin, and God's work of the holy Spirit in ...

What's the reason for loving/worshiping Jesus? As an extension, what does it mean to love/worship Jesus and how does that help one accomplish spiritual goals (salvation, forgiveness, sanctification, ...

Christians use the terms justification and sanctification a lot, but it's not always clear where one concept leaves off and the other picks up. Are they interchangeable? If not What is the difference ...

Eighty Three percent of college students and fifty five percent of pastors are said to be addicted to pornography. (link) Even the most Godly men, like David (OT) has been trapped by these desires.
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I understand that sanctification is used as a post-reformational theological term to refer to the ongoing process of Christian growth.
But, biblically speaking, is this always what is meant? I know ...